Auction marts

After breeding pedigree Charolais cattle for the past 25 years, the Blyth family look ahead to this month’s Stirling bull sales and reflect on the herd’s success so far

Russell Steer on Westcountry prices

Stephen Dodsworth on the future of marts

Cattle prices had fallen since hitting highs in May, but tighter supplies seem to have halted the fall

Ted Ogden on progress of autumn sales

High hopes for sales after good season

The marts are still as important as ever to the rural community. And these classic images show they always have been.

Beef prices are falling as a result of larger supplies, lower import prices and weak consumer demand

Jeremy Greenhalgh on Clitheroe's sales outlook

Zanna Dennis on her career inspirations